An Act enhancing burial expenses for veterans

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary and digest do not provide specific details about the current or proposed amounts for burial expenses.

Enhancing Burial Expenses for Veterans

This act amends Chapter 115 of the General Laws to increase burial expense benefits for veterans.

What This Bill Does

• Amends Chapter 115 of the General Laws by increasing the maximum burial expense benefit from $4,000 to $8,000.
• Modifies Chapter 115 of the General Laws to raise the additional burial allowance from $5,000 to $9,000.

Who It Names or Affects

• Veterans who qualify for burial expenses assistance under Chapter 115 of the General Laws.

Terms To Know

Burial Expenses

The costs associated with a funeral and burial or cremation services.

Limits and Unknowns

• It is not clear when these changes will take effect.
• This bill has been referred to committee but has not yet become law.

Official Summary Text

An Act enhancing burial expenses for veterans
By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3861) of Michael P. Kushmerek relative to enhancing burial expenses for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Current Bill Text

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Bill H.3861

SECTION 1. Section 8 of Chapter 115 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 4, the word “$4,000” and inserting in place thereof the following word: - $8,000.

SECTION 2. Section 8 of Chapter 115 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 6, the word “$5,000” and inserting in place thereof the following word: - $9,000.

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